A3 knowledge organisers containing chapters 2 and 3: Life in Elizabethan England and Religious Matters. These sheets can be used in a number of ways, for example glued into student books or kept on tables during lesson.

Designed for the AQA 8145 Conflict and tension 1894-1918 spec. Lesson contains a range of tasks, each with an accompanying 'challenge' activity WILFs: To Describe what happened at the Battle of Verdun To Explain how successful Falkenhyn was in ‘bleeding France white’ To Analyse the cause, events and consequences of Verdun Lesson involves students describing what happened. Evaluating how successful Falkenhayn's plan was, before finishing with a Cause, Event and Consequence activity, which leads into a 'write an account question' All resources are included in the powerpoint!

Designed for the new AQA specification: Conflict and Tension 1894-1918, but easily adaptable to other specifications. Revision guide contains 60 pages of information and activities for students to complete, including ‘exam tips’ for students. Took around 3 days to complete, so will hopefully save people some time. Would be grateful for any reviews. Thanks!

Designed for the new AQA 8145 spec. Lesson focuses on the two crises in Morocco, looking at the detail of each crisis and how they contributed to World War One. Lesson comes with additional ideas and resources to suit different teaching styles, including a 4 mark exam question. WILFs: To describe the two Moroccan crises of 1905 and 1911 To explain the impact of the Moroccan crises and how it contributed to causing the first world war To analyse the importance of the Moroccan crises

Designed for the new AQA spec (Conflict and Tension), lesson focuses on what was achieved at Passchendaele. WILFs: Describe what happened at the Battle of Passchendaele Explain the causes, events and consequences of Passchendaele Evaluate why Passchendaele was so bloody Lesson includes a range of activities including a reading task, stroyboard, diamond 9, and finishes with a ‘Find Someone Who Can’ plenary

Lesson for a Slavery SOW Nat Turner was a slave that actively rebelled in America, and killed over 50 people. This lesson explores who Nat Turner was, what happened during the rebellion, and concludes with a source activity that asks pupils to analyse what the rebellion achieved. All pupils will be able to describe who Nat Turner was (Level 5) Most pupils will be able to explain what happened during the rebellion (Level 6) Some pupils will be able to analyse how successful Nat Turner was (Level 7)

Detailed and completed scheme of work for the new EDEXCEL Early Elizabethan England topic (1558-88). Includes learning objectives, teaching suggestions, resources required and additional questions to stretch and challenge! Took a full day to complete so thought it could save someone some time!

Revision Lesson includes a Revision Mat Game, Walking Talking Exam Questions/ a 50 word Articulate game and chronology hook. Worksheet is attached to the PowerPoint for students to complete during the lesson.

Designed for the AQA 8145 Conflict and Tension course, this lesson examines the arguments behind whether Germany was to blame for starting World War One. Lesson includes a variety of activities, such as a 'just a minute recall game, quiz, analysing sources, and exam practice. WILFs: Recall the different causes of World War One Analyse a range of witnesses to decide who was to blame for World War One Explain who was responsible for the start of the First World War

Simple lesson asking students to research Holocaust survivor stories through a mixture of video and text. Worksheet included alongside to hyperlinked clips to get students started. Lesson ends by returning to the questions students had originally asked .

Designed for the AQA spec. These knowledge organisers cover the Causes, and Stalemate elements of the course. The knowledge organisers can be used in a number of ways. For example, gluing into student’s books or having present on tables during lessons.

Hardwick Hall visit Booklet for students to complete whilst visiting Hardwick Hall. Includes a description on the purpose of the visit, model exam answer, note taking pages, and treasure hunt. Allows students to complete a booklet whilst touring the house either with a guide or with a teacher.

Based on a Pub Quiz model. This quiz includes six rounds, including picture, music and general knowledge. The students that have played through this quiz have given very positive feedback so thought I would share!

WALT: Explain Hitler’s own actions in becoming Chancellor WILFs: To understand the word Propaganda To describe Hitler’s own actions in becoming popular To explain how this helped the Nazis become popular Lesson focuses on the Nazi Methods in increasing their popularity. Lesson includes a range of activities, such as analysing Nazi use of radio and Propaganda. Main focus of the lesson is understanding how different Nazi methods would have increased popularity. All resources are included and attached with the PowerPoint.

WALT: Explain how other factors helped Hitler come to power WILFs: Recall how the Depression affected the Nazi Party Describe how other events led to the growth of the Nazi Party Explain how these events led to Nazis gaining popularity Lesson forms Part 2 of why did the Nazis become popular. Lesson includes a cross curricular Numeracy exercise that shows the correlation between unemployment and Nazi seats in the Reichstag. Involves paired exercise on Weimar Weaknesses and Fear of Communism

Revision game that involves students competing with each other to see who can score the most points. Students take it in turns to roll a dice to reveal a question. Students shade in the question box if they answer correctly.

Lesson designed for the new AQA spec (conflict and tension 1894-1918. WALT: What was Trench warfare? WILFs: Describe and label a trench Explain how Trench warfare developed Create your own trench system Lesson starts by outlining the structure of a trench and trench system, with details on how German trenches were better developed. Lesson finishes with an extended plenary where students design their own trench systems and compete with a partner to see who scores the most points.

Primarily designed for the AQA Conflict and Tension, 1894-1918, but has been used with Year 9 classes. First task: Map task to understand the position of countries and the two alliances Second Task: Groups of 4 create a presentation on one of the 6 major European countries Third Task: Market stall activity to create a detailed spider diagram Fourth task: post-it activity and discussion Plenary: Task that effectively tests understanding WILFs: To understand the differences between the two alliances in 1914 Europe To explain key features of the countries involved in both alliances To evaluate which alliance was the most powerful in 1914

Lesson offers an opportunity to consolidate learning on Chapter 2: Stalemate Students are instructed to work in groups and create a 'Draw My Life' piece of work on a3/a2 sheets. Activity allows students to develop collaborative skills, as well as delegation etc. Lesson finishes with an 8 mark write an account question on the importance of Verdun and the Somme. Guidance is attached on how to achieve the best grade.

Quick revision activity focused on getting students to recall the key causes of World War One